Competitive Kara!

So Kara ran in her own turkey trot the other day. They had all the kids 0-4 run together. Tim went to the finish line while I stayed at the start. As the kids started running Kara ran, and she cried. Why? Because she wasn't the fastest I guess. At the time we thought it was because she was scared because she couldn't see us and she had never been in a race before. In the aftermath we realized it was because she was not the fastest. I have had this conversation many times with her since.
Me- Kara you did a really good job in that race!
Kara- I'm sorry guys I am just to slow. All the other kids were faster.
M- Kara you did good you finished the race.
K - All the other kids were so fast they got to the finished the race first.
M- Kara is doesn't matter that you didn't finish first, just that you did it. I didn't finish first in my race either.
K- Mommy, all the other mommies were faster than you too, you were too slow too. (thanks Kara!)

This just goes on and on as I try to convince her that she did good. Today we got our Keva juice that she got for participating in the race and she did seam to think that it would make her faster. We will be working on our running now.
I guess she's got that competitive bug!

Mission Completion!

1 hour 6 min 44 sec! That was my time! Yay!
First Kara did the desielhorst dash.Although she ran it, she cried the whole way. Then it was time for my run. Such a good time! The first mile flew by. The second, seamed so long. I got through the third with the promise of water on the other side:) Made it through the forth, then just into the fifth I passed someone I knew and then made it to the end! Decent time. I wanted under an hour but that will just have to be my goal for next year. This was a goal accomplished! Here's some photos.
Heather and I before the race.
Jessica recognized Tim taking pictures.
finishing!
see my time as I cross the line
Running buddies after the race. (no thats not wine in the cup:))

647

Yup that's my turkey trot number! Bring on the run!

The view from my kitchen window.

Who could ask for more?

Introducing Scary!

This little guy is scary. One of Kara's favorite toys. He came home from Emma's halloween birthday party and hardly a day has gone by since where Scary hasn't been talked about or too. He has even been in time out for hitting a barbie.

Wednesday writings

I can't decide who I want to win dancing with the stars. Brook Burke who has been the top the whole time until this week where she slipped, or Lance Bass who did such a great job this week to make me glad that I always cheer for the underdog. One thing I know for sure is that Warren Sapp is not going to win!

Thanksgiving is only a week away and I can't wait to stuff myself yum! I will have to workout extra hard for the next week to prepare to eat stuffing and pie all day.

Vicky is my least favorite player on biggest loser. Followed very closely if not evenly by Heba. How can Vicky be mad at Amy C. for "backstabbing her". But what gives her the right to be in charge of the eliminations? Amy has been one that I liked from the beginning along with Colleen. For Amy to win she will have to get every guy off because her starting weight was 239. To lose 50% weight would be the absolute max she could really go. Ed's starting weight was 335 pounds he could lose more like 55-60%. Can I just say we should all dress 80s sometime? Oh yeah and I was just waiting for Richard Simmons to jump out and go crazy.

I am ready for Christmas season, since it always flys by so fast I am ready to start celebrating earlier and longer so that we can enjoy it. We got the lights for the house (but don't have them up yet) And everywhere we go Kara says "Mommy its Christmas!"

I am excited because I know what I am getting Tim for Christmas and I know he is going to love it! YAY!

6 miles here I come!

I am signing up for the 6 mile Turkey Trot! I hope to see you all out there on Thanksgiving morning!